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Threat Scorecard
EnigmaSoft Threat Scorecard
EnigmaSoft Threat Scorecards are assessment reports for different malware threats which have been collected and analyzed by our research team. EnigmaSoft Threat Scorecards evaluate and rank threats using several metrics including real-world and potential risk factors, trends, frequency, prevalence, and persistence. EnigmaSoft Threat Scorecards are updated regularly based on our research data and metrics and are useful for a wide range of computer users, from end users seeking solutions to remove malware from their systems to security experts analyzing threats.
EnigmaSoft Threat Scorecards display a variety of useful information, including:
Popularity Rank: The ranking of a particular threat in EnigmaSoft’s Threat Database.
Severity Level: The determined severity level of an object, represented numerically, based on our risk modeling process and research, as explained in our Threat Assessment Criteria.
Infected Computers: The number of confirmed and suspected cases of a particular threat detected on infected computers as reported by SpyHunter.
See also Threat Assessment Criteria.
| Popularity Rank: | 13,609 |
| Threat Level: | 20 % (Normal) |
| Infected Computers: | 1,068 |
| First Seen: | May 26, 2015 |
| Last Seen: | May 23, 2026 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
Aggressive adware is a relatively standard PC threat nowadays, mainly because there are countless of techniques that adware may use to deploy itself to your computer. One of the most commonly used techniques involved bundled software, and this is one of the main reasons why adware infections are so common today. Ads By Man is another new piece of adware that may trouble users who were unlucky enough to install this adware while installing useful, cost-free software. If you see advertisements, banners, and pop-ups that are accompanied by text saying "Ads By Man", you probably have adware installed on your computer.
While adware can't perform any harmful activities, its presence can be quite annoying as it may ruin your online experience by flooding your web browser with ads, pop-ups, banners, and other elements used in online advertising. Apart from this, Ads By Man may also drop a tracking cookie on your computer to collect data such as geographic location, IP address, frequented websites, search queries, etc. These actions should be considered unwanted, and the software responsible for them should be eliminated immediately. We recommend taking care of the "Ads By Man" issue by using a reputable and updated anti-malware security application.
Table of Contents
Analysis Report
General information
| Family Name: | Adware.Dotdo |
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| Signature status: | No Signature |
Known Samples
Known Samples
This section lists other file samples believed to be associated with this family.|
MD5:
0cb8a2e9cba6963606d2bc7a7c45cab0
SHA1:
a95ca3ccc3e8dd886deaed0cc9175926a2d9588e
SHA256:
CE13E5413BC2C71A1FAC4D6A4009C506311B6E2F330AF0CE57AA009142C3BF99
File Size:
176.65 KB, 176654 bytes
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MD5:
3cefc1adc19ab614e59630a6a59b3bc1
SHA1:
812a1434d93f17899f3dcdb1dc6a9240785409ca
SHA256:
8E2A7861BF07EACEEE20D1ADD1FD98E86B6D738E671940B4D5A55AA35AA5C0B7
File Size:
37.23 KB, 37227 bytes
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MD5:
48097253866e0867d8f5ed3e876ca8f8
SHA1:
f75eb82176c862e924d79e65e85763e55283047c
SHA256:
59FA92AF53890E08837526359576B2002269803C9F39ED41B693A1167E48ACAA
File Size:
183.09 KB, 183095 bytes
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MD5:
5180ae1386133493d85f3532d495f140
SHA1:
20cea369a825110c244bcf1157f855153c51d831
SHA256:
E595D7FE57CD20F3DE277396F8AD7EECE1311B0D28CDDF22558CAFE7E7409D04
File Size:
176.60 KB, 176598 bytes
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MD5:
db7923e7ceec7426f4026298cc7fa26c
SHA1:
e18996ef9203ff5d731f3458ca4d4918a2bb26ef
SHA256:
3F1E92B00A01629021F15989943D9627E79D53E77F8D95F16453D877BE5EE562
File Size:
185.34 KB, 185344 bytes
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Windows Portable Executable Attributes
- File doesn't have "Rich" header
- File doesn't have debug information
- File doesn't have exports table
- File doesn't have relocations information
- File doesn't have security information
- File is .NET application
- File is 32-bit executable
- File is either console or GUI application
- File is GUI application (IMAGE_SUBSYSTEM_WINDOWS_GUI)
- File is Native application (NOT .NET application)
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- File is not packed
- IMAGE_FILE_DLL is not set inside PE header (Executable)
- IMAGE_FILE_EXECUTABLE_IMAGE is set inside PE header (Executable Image)
File Icons
File Icons
This section displays icon resources found within family samples. Malware often replicates icons commonly associated with legitimate software to mislead users into believing the malware is safe.
Windows PE Version Information
Windows PE Version Information
This section displays values and attributes that have been set in the Windows file version information data structure for samples within this family. To mislead users, malware actors often add fake version information mimicking legitimate software.| Name | Value |
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| Assembly Version | 1.0.2.0 |
| Comments | network |
| Company Name | windows |
| File Description | network |
| File Version | 1.0.2.0 |
| Internal Name | layered.exe |
| Legal Copyright | 2015 |
| Legal Trademarks | trade |
| Original Filename | layered.exe |
| Product Name | network |
| Product Version | 1.0.2.0 |
File Traits
- .NET
- Installer Manifest
- nosig nsis
- No Version Info
- Nullsoft Installer
- x86
Block Information
Block Information
During analysis, EnigmaSoft breaks file samples into logical blocks for classification and comparison with other samples. Blocks can be used to generate malware detection rules and to group file samples into families based on shared source code, functionality and other distinguishing attributes and characteristics. This section lists a summary of this block data, as well as its classification by EnigmaSoft. A visual representation of the block data is also displayed, where available.| Total Blocks: | 409 |
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| Potentially Malicious Blocks: | 281 |
| Whitelisted Blocks: | 124 |
| Unknown Blocks: | 4 |
Visual Map
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Files Modified
Files Modified
This section lists files that were created, modified, moved and/or deleted by samples in this family. File system activity can provide valuable insight into how malware functions on the operating system.| File | Attributes |
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| \device\namedpipe\gmdasllogger | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nsca6ad.tmp\simplefc.dll | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nsca832.tmp\simplefc.dll | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\windows\appcompat\programs\amcache.hve | Read Data,Read Control,Write Data |
| c:\windows\appcompat\programs\amcache.hve | Write Attributes |
| c:\windows\ujoko | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data |
| c:\windows\wagaukaz | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data |
Registry Modifications
Registry Modifications
This section lists registry keys and values that were created, modified and/or deleted by samples in this family. Windows Registry activity can provide valuable insight into malware functionality. Additionally, malware often creates registry values to allow itself to automatically start and indefinitely persist after an initial infection has compromised the system.| Key::Value | Data | API Name |
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| HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\run::kiernan | "c:\users\user\downloads\812a1434d93f17899f3dcdb1dc6a9240785409ca_0000037227" nzfdacwnzfdacwnzfdacwnzfdac.nzfdacbnzfdacinzfdacvn | RegNtPreCreateKey |
| HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\run::grouping | "C:\Program Files (x86)\Federal\Ovens.exe" nzfdacwnzfdacwnzfdacwnzfdac.nzfdacbnzfdacinzfdacvnzfdac.nzfdacpnzfdacwnzfdac/nzfdacpc | RegNtPreCreateKey |
| HKLM\system\software\microsoft\tip\aggregateresults::data | 隞̃缁耀꧌ | RegNtPreCreateKey |
Windows API Usage
Windows API Usage
This section lists Windows API calls that are used by the samples in this family. Windows API usage analysis is a valuable tool that can help identify malicious activity, such as keylogging, security privilege escalation, data encryption, data exfiltration, interference with antivirus software, and network request manipulation.| Category | API |
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| Anti Debug |
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| Process Manipulation Evasion |
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Shell Command Execution
Shell Command Execution
This section lists Windows shell commands that are run by the samples in this family. Windows Shell commands are often leveraged by malware for nefarious purposes and can be used to elevate security privileges, download and launch other malware, exploit vulnerabilities, collect and exfiltrate data, and hide malicious activity.
"C:\Users\Wuktrlqd\AppData\Local\Ovens.exe" nzfdacwnzfdacwnzfdacwnzfdac.nzfdacbnzfdacinzfdacvnzfdac.nzfdacpnzfdacwnzfdac/nzfdacpc2v0v2v0vnzfdac0vi3vi2pc3nzfdacpcvhtmlzaZnzfdacrTNkUXteoDnzfdac4wEOs2D
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C:\Windows\Microsoft.NET\Framework64\v2.0.50727\\dw20.exe dw20.exe -x -s 768
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